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Last Grandson of President Tyler Passes Away at 96

5/29/2025

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the final grandson of President John Tyler, passed away at 96 in a Virginia nursing home, marking the end of a remarkable lineage that began 180 years ago. A passionate advocate for historical preservation, he co-founded ChemTreat and revitalized Sherwood Forest and Fort Pocahontas. He leaves behind three children and numerous grandchildren.

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the final grandson of President John Tyler, passed away at 96 in a Virginia nursing home, marking the end of a remarkable lineage that began 180 years ago. A passionate advocate for historical preservation, he co-founded ChemTreat and revitalized Sherwood Forest and Fort Pocahontas. He leaves behind three children and numerous grandchildren.